We’d Love to Have You Take a Closer Look!
Personal Visits
9:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m., Mon–Fri. Schedule a personalized tour & chat with a professor, coach, or director.
Open Houses
Hosted on weekends, visitors will enjoy social time, a short presentation, student panel, tour, and lunch.
Virtual Tour
Experience a guided tour of campus with 360° views, anytime!
Getaway Weekends for High Schoolers
Juniors and seniors: pack your bags and join us on campus! Getaway weekends are a great way to dive into campus life and see what it’s like to be a student at Bethany.
Large to Small Group Visits
Bethany is excited to host your group, no matter the size, 2–200! Whether you are looking for just a one-hour tour or an all-day event, we can provide a great experience for you. Please complete this form to request a group visit at least one week in advance of your visit. We will check the campus schedule and be in touch about your request.
See for Yourself What it’s Like at Bethany
Watch the video to see past and current student testimonials, an overview of the campus, and all the benefits Bethany Lutheran College is excited to offer for your education.
Personal Relationships
Opportunities
Grow in Your Faith
Graduate Programs
Accommodations
There are numerous hotel options available. Six local hotels have partnered with Bethany Lutheran College as corporate sponsors and offer special rates for Bethany guests. Ask about these rates when you set your reservation. Visit the accommodations page for lodging options or see a map of Mankato and favorite places according to Bethany students.
Need Ride to Campus?
Land to Air EXPRESS, a shuttle from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and the MSP airport is available to visitors going to and from Mankato. Visitors using this shuttle service from the airport may get reimbursed for the cost of their trip through the Admissions Office if contacted in advance.
Uber and Lyft make in-town travel easy; but if you prefer a taxi service, call Kato Cab at 507-388-7433. Mankato also has an extensive public bus system.
Alumni Stories
Hear Why Past Graduates Love Education at BLC
Amanda Rose, Class of 2007 with a major in Music Composition and Technology, now composes sacred music by commission or on her own initiative. She has created works for ensembles […]
Anna Kempfert, Class of 2010, earned her degree in English with Secondary Education Licensure and Communication Arts Certification at Bethany Lutheran College. She later joined AmeriCorps VISTA as a Volunteer […]
Cynthia Krause completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music at Bethany College in 2019, where she focused on harp and organ performance. After graduation, she spent two gap years working […]
Jacob B. Weber, a 2010 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a degree in Church Music, has dedicated his life and career to sacred music, worship leadership, and teaching the […]
Jordan Poff earned his Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences from Bethany Lutheran College in 2019, where he also minored in Mathematics. While at Bethany, he embraced hands-on learning in […]
Jonathan Hartwig, Class of 2007, majored in Communication at Bethany Lutheran College. He now leads as the founder and principal owner of an e‑commerce media firm, where no two days […]
Patricia Lilienthal, Class of 2018 with a major in History, is making history come alive through her work as a Collections Coordinator, Exhibit Designer, and Administrative Assistant. She reflects on […]
Anna Cepek, Class of 2012, earned her major in Mathematics at Bethany Lutheran College. She completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics at Montana State University and then traveled to South Korea […]
Kaitlyn Kiecker, a 2014 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a degree in Biology, works as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Rochester, Minnesota. In this role, she helps process blood […]
Jacob Schneider graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2016 with a degree in Business Administration and began his banking career as a Universal Banker and Loan Officer at State Bank […]
Dan Stark, Class of 2012, earned his degree in Exercise Science from Bethany Lutheran College and went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from The College of […]
Madison Barber graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. During her time on campus, she actively pursued opportunities to grow—most notably through […]
Charis Carmichael Braun, Class of 2004, graduated from Bethany Lutheran College with a major in Studio Art. She later earned her MFA at the New York Academy of Art and […]
Beret Finken graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2018, earning a dual major in Music and Theatre with a minor in Psychology. Today, she embraces motherhood full-time, caring for her […]
Gina Kammer, a 2010 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, majored in English and later earned a Master of Arts in English Literature. Today, she works as a freelance author and […]
Rebecca (Riediger) Jahns, Class of 2014, earned her degree in Biology at Bethany Lutheran College. She now works as a husbandry assistant in a zoological setting, where her days are […]
Taylor Friehl, a 2016 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a major in Studio Art and a minor in Art History, has crafted a dynamic career at the intersection of […]
Natalie Wishcop graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bethany, where she developed strong foundations in instrumental performance, choral ensembles, and music pedagogy. Today, she serves […]
Maurina Rondeau, Class of 2012, graduated from Bethany Lutheran College with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, focusing on Graphic Design. She currently serves as Marketing and Events Manager […]
Emily Heintz graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2012 with a major in Elementary Education. Today, she enriches the lives of students as a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Immanuel […]
Hannah Koronkiewicz, a 2014 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in Communication Disorders and Spanish. Her time at Bethany set the foundation […]
Brittany Fenrich, a 2015 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, currently shapes minds as an Adjunct Professor of English at Palo Alto College, a position she began in January 2023. Before […]
Kristen (Scislow) Budahn, Class of 2008, graduated with a major in Biology from Bethany Lutheran College. She now serves as a family practice physician in a rural hospital and clinic […]
Allison Petzel, Class of 2012 with a double major in Biology and Exercise Science, now practices as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Her caseload spans patients aged […]